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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 23, 2022.

August 23, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 23, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…

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Scottville attorney resigns, referencing issues with police chief, commissioners. 

August 22, 2022

Scottville attorney resigns, referencing issues with police chief, commissioners.  SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Attorney Carlos Alavardo resigned tonight, as a result of the issues the city recently has faced with its police chief, Matt Murphy and the efforts by some of the city commissioners to defend Murphy and place blame on City Manager Jimmy Newkirk. Alvardo’s resignation letter, dated today,…

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Ruby Creek honors disabled veterans.

August 22, 2022

Ruby Creek honors disabled veterans. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — The Ruby Creek Tavern held its annual Thunder in the Creek on Saturday, Aug. 20. The 16th annual event raises funds for disabled veterans. It kicked off with a noon parade on Washington…

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District court arraignments, posted Aug. 22, 2022. 

August 22, 2022

District court arraignments, posted Aug. 22, 2022.  LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies -Matthew Elliot Penrod, 32; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and imitation manufacturing a controlled substance; offense date: Aug. 14; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Aug. 15; bond: $1,000/10 percent; probable cause hearing Aug. 22 at 1 p.m.…

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Obituary: Phyllis Schwartz, 93, of Ludington.

August 22, 2022

Obituary: Phyllis Schwartz, 93, of Ludington. Phyllis J Schwartz, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. Phyllis was the daughter of Clarence and Reva (Grubb) Folland. She was married to Warren Schwartz Sr.  Phyllis worked at Consumers Power Pumped Storage Project and was the Riverton Township clerk for some time before retiring from Pro Gas. She was…

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